• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Feels Like Home™ logo

  • Shop
    • Christianity Downloads
    • Family Downloads
    • Food & Cooking Downloads
    • Hobbies & Crafts Downloads
    • Learning Downloads
  • Blog
  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Holidays & Celebrations
    • Marriage
    • Kids activities
      • Kids Crafts
      • Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
      • Christmas Crafts for Kids
      • Christmas Crafts for Tweens & Teens
    • Learning
      • Reading & Writing
      • STEM
  • Faith
    • Bible Study
    • Encouragement
  • Recipes
    • Comfort Food
    • Eating after Bariatric Surgery
    • Gluten-Free
    • Recipes for Foodie Kids
    • Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals
  • Health
    • Mental Health
      • Hobbies & Crafts
      • Self-Care
    • Physical Health
      • Bariatric Surgery
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • SHOP
  • RECIPES
  • FAMILY
  • FAITH
  • HEALTH
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    See More:   Eating after Bariatric Surgery Gluten-Free Healthy Meals Recipes for Beginners Side Dishes Vegetarian Weeknight Meals

    Last Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont

    How to Make the Best Grilled Zucchini and Squash

    38FacebookMessenger7kPinterestTwitterWhatsAppEmail
    7k
    SHARES
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Grilled zucchini is a simple, quick, & easy side dish with the spice of fresh garlic and the sweetness of zucchini or yellow squash that is cooked to perfection on the grill.

    PIN IT FOR LATER!

    zucchini on a grill with spicesPin

    Joe and I bought our gas grill the day we created our wedding registry. It was early spring, and the grills had just come out and were on sale.

    We knew we should wait for my bridal shower, but we just couldn't be patient. We had visions of burgers and hot dogs and grilled zucchini and chicken breasts. We wanted to enjoy grilled food out on our deck as soon as the weather warmed up.

    These days, we primarily grill hamburgers, chili burgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, and veggies.

    Oh, and kielbasa. I can't forget kielbasa; Joe's dad has worked at a world famous kielbasa shop on and off throughout his retirement. We grill a lot of kielbasa (which is pronounced kuh-BOSS-ee by the way).

    My mom grills all kinds of adventurous things - pineapple, peaches, corn, and stuff I'd never even think to put on the grill.

    Who am I kidding? The only thing I've ever grilled was a pan full of pony beads for a craft.

    I leave the food grilling to Joe 100% of the time.

    Anyway, I love cookouts when everyone comes over and sits on the porch while Joe cooks yummy food over propane flames. It doesn't really matter to me who's doing the cooking or hosting the shindig, but cookouts are a good time all summer long.

    When I was a little kid, living in a trailer in the boonies, my family had cookouts at Old Grandma's or at one of my uncles' houses. Endless food was grilled in half of a 55-gallon metal drum with grates across the top. A buffet of potato salad and macaroni salad and olives was set up on red wooden picnic tables, while other tables were set up across the front yard. We played horseshoes and lawn darts (the horrors!) and badminton and the kids ran around like nuts while the adults sat and visited in the sunshine.

    Oh, to do that again. Maybe it wasn't as amazing as I remember; I was only little. But still, I remember it fondly.

    The thought of another one of those cookouts makes me a little teary-eyed. It would be wonderful. We've all grown up and spread out across the state and country, and so many of the relatives have passed away, including my mom and one of her brothers.

    When we cook out at our house, Joe usually makes grilled veggies - his favorites are grilled zucchini and squash from his garden - and some kind of meat, but we've also made grilled pizza that turned out really well.

    Here are a few recipes to pair with grilled zucchini:

    • The Best Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
    • The Best Ever Chicken Marinade
    • Cucumber Pasta Salad
    • Spinach Pasta with Creamy Red Sauce
    • No Crunch Macaroni Salad
    • Homemade Black and Blue Cheese Burgers
    zucchini on a grill with spices

    How to Make the Best Grilled Zucchini and Squash

    Grilled zucchini is a simple, quick, & easy side dish with the spice of fresh garlic and the sweetness of zucchini or yellow squash that is cooked to perfection on the grill.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • Garlic press

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large zucchini We use them straight out of the garden when we can.
    • 2 large yellow squash
    • 1 large onion
    • ¼ cups olive oil
    • 2-3 cloves garlic pressed with a garlic press

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the squash and peel and chop the onion. Toss in olive oil to coat.
    • Place all of the chopped veggies into a grill basket. Grill over medium-high heat until onions are crisp-tender.
    • Let the veggies cool a little, then toss with garlic and spices of your choice. We like just plain garlic, and we also like to sprinkle on Pampered Chef spice rubs.

    Notes

    Alternate method, especially if you want your grilled zucchini to look like mine in the photo:
    1. Slice zucchini and squash into thick slices using a mandoline slicer.
    2. Brush each side of each plank with olive oil, not enough to make it dripping, but enough to make it moist.
    3. Place squash directly on the grill grates over medium-high heat. Aim for 5 minutes on each side.
    Tried this recipe? Pin it for later!Follow @FeelsLikeHome or tag #FeelsLikeHomeBlog!

    38FacebookMessenger7kPinterestTwitterWhatsAppEmail
    7k
    SHARES

    More Side Dishes

    • How to Make Frozen Pierogies with Butter and Onions
    • Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
    • Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans, Corn, & Tomatoes
    • Simple Instant Pot Potato Salad Recipe

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tara.

    Harrisburg PA mom blogger Tara Ziegmont
    I am passionate about helping women to care for themselves and their families physically, emotionally, and spiritually by making time for what matters most through a combination of delectable recipes, Christian inspiration, and family fun. If you're tired of feeling so weary and uninspired, you're in the right place. I'm so glad you're here!
    Read more about me...

    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn email me subscribe

    Popular Recipes

    • Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home
    • Cracker Barrel Copycat Fried Apples
    • Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast in the Instant Pot
    • Couldn't Be Easier Cherry Pie

    Food with an Instant Pot in the background

    AS SEEN ON

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Popular Bible Studies

    • A Grateful Heart - 2 week printable study
    • 10 Bible Verses on Anger
    • 13 Bible Verses on Disappointment
    • 50 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know
    • 10 Bible Verses to Overcome Worry

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    As seen on

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Contact Tara


    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy.

    Copyright © 2022 Feels Like Home Blog

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    SettingsAccept
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT